Howard County, Indiana
Encyclopedia
Howard County is one of 92 counties in the U.S. state
of Indiana
. It is part of the Kokomo
, Indiana
, Metropolitan Statistical Area
, which consists of Howard and Tipton
counties. Originally named Richardville County, it was rechristened in 1844 to commemorate General Tilghman Ashurst Howard
. As of 2010, the population was 82,752. The county seat
is Kokomo..
. Richardville's name was Pe-che-wa, which translates to Wildcat, hence Wildcat Creek
.
In 1846, the name was changed to Howard County, in honor of Gen. Tilghman Howard
, U.S. Representative from Indiana, who died in 1844.
, and by the Indiana Code
.
County Council: The county council is the legislative branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected from county districts. The council members serve four year terms. They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council also has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes.
Board of Commissioners: The executive body of the county is made of a board of commissioners. The commissioners are elected county-wide, in staggered terms, and each serves a four-year term. One of the commissioners, typically the most senior, serves as president. The commissioners are charged with executing the acts legislated by the council, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government.
Court: The county maintains three courts. Superior Court I, Superior Court II and Circuit Court. The judge on the court is elected to a term of four years and must be a member of the Indiana Bar Association. In some cases, court decisions can be appealed to the state level circuit court
.
County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff
, coroner
, auditor, treasurer
, recorder
, surveyor
, and circuit court clerk
Each of these elected officers serves a term of four years and oversees a different part of county government. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare party
affiliations and to be residents of the county.
Howard County is part of Indiana's 2nd congressional district
and Indiana's 5th congressional district
; Indiana Senate
districts 7 and 21; and Indiana House of Representatives
districts 30, 32 and 38.
of 2000, there were 84,964 people, 34,800 households, and 23,559 families residing in the county. The population density
was 290 people per square mile (112/km²). There were 37,604 housing units at an average density of 128 per square mile (50/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 89.73% White
, 6.55% Black
or African American
, 0.36% Native American
, 1.01% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.85% from other races
, and 1.49% from two or more races. 2.01% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 24.6% were of American
, 20.9% German
, 9.7% English
and 8.0% Irish
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 34,800 households out of which 31.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.70% were married couples
living together, 11.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.30% were non-families. 28.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.60% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 24.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $43,487, and the median income for a family was $53,051. Males had a median income of $43,767 versus $26,566 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $22,049. About 6.60% of families and 9.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.20% of those under age 18 and 6.50% of those age 65 or over.
U.S. state
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of Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
. It is part of the Kokomo
Kokomo, Indiana
Kokomo is a city in and the county seat of Howard County, Indiana, United States, Indiana's 13th largest city. It is the principal city of the Kokomo, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Howard and Tipton counties....
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, Metropolitan Statistical Area
Kokomo metropolitan area
The Kokomo Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in Indiana, anchored by the city of Kokomo...
, which consists of Howard and Tipton
Tipton County, Indiana
Tipton County is located in central Indiana, north of the state capital of Indianapolis. Before the arrival of non-indigenous settlers in the early 19th century, the area was inhabited by several Native American tribes. The county was officially established in 1844 and was one of the last Indiana...
counties. Originally named Richardville County, it was rechristened in 1844 to commemorate General Tilghman Ashurst Howard
Tilghman Howard
Tilghman Ashurst Howard was a U.S. Representative from Indiana. He was born near Pickensville, South Carolina. He moved to Knoxville, Tennessee in 1816 and was admitted to the bar there in 1818. In 1830 he moved to Bloomington, Indiana and in 1833 to Rockville, Indiana...
. As of 2010, the population was 82,752. The county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Kokomo..
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 293.92 square miles (761.2 km²), of which 293.06 square miles (759 km²) (or 99.71%) is land and 0.86 square miles (2.2 km²) (or 0.29%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Miami CountyMiami County, IndianaAs of the census of 2000, there were 36,082 people, 13,716 households, and 9,806 families residing in the county. The population density was 96 people per square mile . There were 15,299 housing units at an average density of 41 per square mile...
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(North) - Grant CountyGrant County, IndianaGrant County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 70,061. The county seat is Marion. Important paleontological discoveries dating from the Pliocene epoch have been made at Pipe Creek Sinkhole in Grant County.-Geography:According to the 2010...
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(East) - Tipton CountyTipton County, IndianaTipton County is located in central Indiana, north of the state capital of Indianapolis. Before the arrival of non-indigenous settlers in the early 19th century, the area was inhabited by several Native American tribes. The county was officially established in 1844 and was one of the last Indiana...
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(South) - Clinton CountyClinton County, IndianaAs of the census of 2000, there were 33,866 people, 12,545 households, and 9,057 families residing in the county. The population density was 84 people per square mile . There were 13,267 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile...
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(Southwest) - Carroll CountyCarroll County, IndianaCarroll County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 20,155. The county seat is Delphi.Carroll County is part of the Lafayette, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area.- History :...
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(West) - Cass CountyCass County, IndianaAs of the census of 2000, there were 40,930 people, 15,715 households, and 10,921 families residing in the county. The population density was 99 people per square mile . There were 16,620 housing units at an average density of 40 per square mile...
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(Northwest)
History
This County was organized in 1844. It was first known as Richardville County. Its first name honored Jean Baptiste Richardville, a chief of the MiamiMiami tribe
The Miami are a Native American nation originally found in what is now Indiana, southwest Michigan, and western Ohio. The Miami Tribe of Oklahoma is the only federally recognized tribe of Miami Indians in the United States...
. Richardville's name was Pe-che-wa, which translates to Wildcat, hence Wildcat Creek
Wildcat Creek (Indiana)
The Wildcat Creek is an creek in north-central Indiana that is a major tributary of the Wabash River. Wildcat Creek consists of three main forks-North, South, and Middle...
.
In 1846, the name was changed to Howard County, in honor of Gen. Tilghman Howard
Tilghman Howard
Tilghman Ashurst Howard was a U.S. Representative from Indiana. He was born near Pickensville, South Carolina. He moved to Knoxville, Tennessee in 1816 and was admitted to the bar there in 1818. In 1830 he moved to Bloomington, Indiana and in 1833 to Rockville, Indiana...
, U.S. Representative from Indiana, who died in 1844.
Places to See
- Kokomo Reservoir (Wildcat CreekWildcat Creek (Indiana)The Wildcat Creek is an creek in north-central Indiana that is a major tributary of the Wabash River. Wildcat Creek consists of three main forks-North, South, and Middle...
Reservoir) - Western Days Festival: First week of June, in RussiavilleRussiaville, IndianaRussiaville is a town in Liberty Township, Howard County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,094 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Kokomo, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Etymology:...
, IndianaIndianaIndiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is... - Howard County 4-H Fairhttp://www.howardcounty4-hfair.com/, in GreentownGreentown, IndianaGreentown is a town in Liberty Township, Howard County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,415 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Kokomo, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Greentown is located at ....
, IndianaIndianaIndiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is... - Koh-Koh-Mah & Foster Living History Encampment, mid-September
- Kokomo-Howard County Public Library
Townships
- CenterCenter Township, Howard County, IndianaCenter Township is one of eleven townships in Howard County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 45,275.-Geography:Center Township covers an area of ; of this, or 0.23 percent is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Darrough Chapel...
- ClayClay Township, Howard County, IndianaClay Township is one of eleven townships in Howard County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,885.-Geography:Clay Township covers an area of ; of this, or 0.13 percent is water...
- ErvinErvin Township, Howard County, IndianaErvin Township is one of eleven townships in Howard County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,227.-Geography:Ervin Township covers an area of...
- HarrisonHarrison Township, Howard County, IndianaHarrison Township is one of 11 townships in Howard County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 9,489.The Harrison Township Fire Department is located in Alto at the corner of Dixon Road and Mill Street.-Geography:...
- Honey CreekHoney Creek Township, Howard County, IndianaHoney Creek Township is one of eleven townships in Howard County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,109. The township is served by the Russiaville Post Office.-History:...
- HowardHoward Township, Howard County, IndianaHoward Township is one of eleven townships in Howard County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,866.-Geography:Howard Township covers an area of ; of this, or 1.34 percent is water.-Adjacent townships:...
- JacksonJackson Township, Howard County, IndianaJackson Township is one of eleven townships in Howard County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 596.-Adjacent townships:* Jackson Township, Miami County * Richland Township, Grant County...
- LibertyLiberty Township, Howard County, IndianaLiberty Township is one of eleven townships in Howard County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,862.-Geography:Liberty Township covers an area of ; of this, or 0.77 percent is water.-Adjacent townships:...
- MonroeMonroe Township, Howard County, IndianaMonroe Township is one of eleven townships in Howard County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,407.-Geography:Monroe Township covers an area of...
- TaylorTaylor Township, Howard County, IndianaTaylor Township is one of eleven townships in Howard County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 9,294.-Geography:Taylor Township covers an area of...
- UnionUnion Township, Howard County, IndianaUnion Township is one of eleven townships in Howard County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,029.-Geography:Union Township covers an area of ; of this, or 0.13 percent is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Jerome* Phlox...
Other places
- AltoAlto, IndianaAlto is an unincorporated town in Harrison Township, Howard County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Kokomo, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area. Alto will become part of Kokomo through annexation....
- CassvilleCassville, IndianaCassville is an unincorporated town in Howard Township, Howard County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Kokomo, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Cassville is located at on the border of Clay Township and Howard Township.-Highway:...
- CenterCenter, IndianaCenter is an unincorporated town in Taylor Township, Howard County, Indiana, United States. Center is a suburb of Kokomo and is a part of the Kokomo, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.- Education :...
- HemlockHemlock, IndianaHemlock is an unincorporated town in southern Taylor Township, Howard County, Indiana, United States. It lies at the intersection of State Road 26 with County Road 450E....
- New LondonNew London, IndianaNew London is an unincorporated town in Monroe Township, Howard County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Kokomo, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.The old school's nickname was the Quakers....
- OakfordOakford, IndianaOakford is an unincorporated town in southwestern Taylor Township, Howard County, Indiana, United States. It lies at a railroad crossing of State Road 26, little more than 1 mile east of State Road 26's intersection with U.S. Route 31.Oakford is part of the Kokomo, Indiana Metropolitan...
- PhloxPhlox, IndianaPhlox is an unincorporated town in southern Union Township, Howard County, Indiana, United States. It lies at the intersection of State Road 26 with County Road 1100 East.Phlox is part of the Kokomo, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area....
- West MiddletonWest Middleton, IndianaWest Middleton is an unincorporated village between Russiaville and Kokomo in western Howard County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Kokomo, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.West Middleton's old school's nickname was the Broncos.-Geography:...
Climate and weather
In recent years, average temperatures in Kokomo have ranged from a low of 15 °F (-9.4 °C) in January to a high of 84 °F (28.9 °C) in July, although a record low of -26 °F was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of 110 °F (43.3 °C) was recorded in July 1936. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.29 inches (5.8 cm) in February to 4.37 inches (11.1 cm) in July.Government
The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of IndianaConstitution of Indiana
There have been two Constitutions of the State of Indiana. The first constitution was created when the Territory of Indiana sent forty-three delegates to a constitutional convention on June 10, 1816 to establish a constitution for the proposed State of Indiana after the United States Congress had...
, and by the Indiana Code
Indiana Code
The Indiana Code is the code of laws for the US State of Indiana. The contents are the codification of the all the laws currently in effect within Indiana...
.
County Council: The county council is the legislative branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected from county districts. The council members serve four year terms. They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council also has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes.
Board of Commissioners: The executive body of the county is made of a board of commissioners. The commissioners are elected county-wide, in staggered terms, and each serves a four-year term. One of the commissioners, typically the most senior, serves as president. The commissioners are charged with executing the acts legislated by the council, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government.
Court: The county maintains three courts. Superior Court I, Superior Court II and Circuit Court. The judge on the court is elected to a term of four years and must be a member of the Indiana Bar Association. In some cases, court decisions can be appealed to the state level circuit court
Circuit court
Circuit court is the name of court systems in several common law jurisdictions.-History:King Henry II instituted the custom of having judges ride around the countryside each year to hear appeals, rather than forcing everyone to bring their appeals to London...
.
County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff
Sheriff
A sheriff is in principle a legal official with responsibility for a county. In practice, the specific combination of legal, political, and ceremonial duties of a sheriff varies greatly from country to country....
, coroner
Coroner
A coroner is a government official who* Investigates human deaths* Determines cause of death* Issues death certificates* Maintains death records* Responds to deaths in mass disasters* Identifies unknown dead* Other functions depending on local laws...
, auditor, treasurer
Treasurer
A treasurer is the person responsible for running the treasury of an organization. The adjective for a treasurer is normally "tresorial". The adjective "treasurial" normally means pertaining to a treasury, rather than the treasurer.-Government:...
, recorder
Recorder of deeds
Recorder of deeds is a government office tasked with maintaining public records and documents, especially records relating to real estate ownership that provide persons other than the owner of a property with real rights over that property.-Background:...
, surveyor
Surveying
See Also: Public Land Survey SystemSurveying or land surveying is the technique, profession, and science of accurately determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional position of points and the distances and angles between them...
, and circuit court clerk
Court clerk
A court clerk is an officer of the court whose responsibilities include maintaining the records of a court. Another duty is to administer oaths to witnesses, jurors, and grand jurors...
Each of these elected officers serves a term of four years and oversees a different part of county government. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare party
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
affiliations and to be residents of the county.
Howard County is part of Indiana's 2nd congressional district
Indiana's 2nd congressional district
Indiana's 2nd congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Indiana. Based in South Bend, the district is located in north-central Indiana and takes in the Indiana portion of the Michiana region...
and Indiana's 5th congressional district
Indiana's 5th congressional district
Indiana's 5th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Indiana that takes in the eastern and northern suburbs of Indianapolis, including Marion, Carmel, Shelbyville, and Noblesville and parts of Kokomo...
; Indiana Senate
Indiana Senate
The Indiana Senate is the upper house of the Indiana General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Indiana. The Senate is composed of 50 members representing an equal number of constituent districts. Senators serve four-year terms without term limits...
districts 7 and 21; and Indiana House of Representatives
Indiana House of Representatives
The Indiana House of Representatives is the lower house of the Indiana General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Indiana. The House is composed of 100 members representing an equal number of constituent districts. House members serve two-year terms without term limits...
districts 30, 32 and 38.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 84,964 people, 34,800 households, and 23,559 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 290 people per square mile (112/km²). There were 37,604 housing units at an average density of 128 per square mile (50/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 89.73% White
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 6.55% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.36% Native American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 1.01% Asian
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.85% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.49% from two or more races. 2.01% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race. 24.6% were of American
United States
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, 20.9% German
Germans
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, 9.7% English
English people
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and 8.0% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 34,800 households out of which 31.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.70% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 11.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.30% were non-families. 28.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.60% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 24.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $43,487, and the median income for a family was $53,051. Males had a median income of $43,767 versus $26,566 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the county was $22,049. About 6.60% of families and 9.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.20% of those under age 18 and 6.50% of those age 65 or over.